Use A Golden Key U1 Tool To Flash-Write Key Id Information; Remove The Strip Cover - Lenovo Legion 5i Hardware Maintenance Manual

Use a Golden Key U1 tool to flash-write key id information

After replacing the system board and re-assembling the computer, use a pre-made Golden Key U1 tool to
start the computer and flash-write the serial number (SN), machine type (MT), product name (PN), and UUID
to the new system board.
The Golden Key U1 tool is prepared by running the U1 Update software on a FAT32-formatted USB thumb
drive. Go to
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht102004
and use a Golden Key U1 tool.

Remove the strip cover

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
"Remove the lower case" on page 30
"Remove the memory shielding" on page 31
"Remove the memory modules" on page 32
"Remove the solid-state drive" on page 33
"Remove the Wi-Fi card" on page 34
"Remove the thermal module" on page 35
"Remove the DC-in bracket" on page 37
"Remove the I/O board" on page 37
"Remove the battery pack" on page 40
"Remove the system board and I/O board cable" on page 41
Step 1. Remove the strip cover.
Figure 26. Remove the strip cover
Go to
https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup
replacement part:
Strip cover
44
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